ELTROXIN
ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
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This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.
Quick answers
Is ELTROXIN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ELTROXIN 300MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 29, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ELTROXIN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient
These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.
Other Products
SYNTHROID
BGP PHARMA ULC
ELTROXIN
ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM FOR INJECTION
FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
What this means
Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?
Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.
What should I do?
Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.
DIN
02213230
Strength
300MCG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-04-29
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02087286
2MG · DIN 00004715
7.5MG · DIN 02258056
2.5MG · DIN 02245531
2MG · DIN 02493055
10MG · DIN 02018950
100MCG · DIN 02213206
200MCG · DIN 02213222
150MCG · DIN 02213214
50MCG · DIN 02213192
DIN 00886858
DIN 02057794